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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.14, 1,716.78 and 528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.14, 1,716.78 and 528.52 is: 792.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.14 : 1,716.78 = 528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.14/1,716.78 = 528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.14x = 1,716.78 × 528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.14x = 907,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,352.57/1,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.35

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